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Risk scores are statistical indicators based on prescribing patterns compared to specialty peers. They are NOT allegations of fraud, misconduct, or improper care. Many legitimate medical reasons can explain outlier prescribing.

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Umesh Golani

Internal Medicine · Pittsburgh, PA 15215

NPI: 1033150412

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

Machine learning model identifies prescribing patterns consistent with confirmed fraud cases. This is a statistical indicator, not an accusation.

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Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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34,660

Total Claims

$2.7M

Drug Cost

896

Beneficiaries

$2,997

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+40%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.1% vs 2.2% avg

+112%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,997 vs $1,411 avg

+40%

Brand preference vs peers

14.9% vs 10.6% avg

⚠️ Opioid + Benzodiazepine Co-Prescriber

This provider prescribes both opioids and benzodiazepines. The FDA has issued a Black Box Warning about the life-threatening risks of concurrent use.

🔎 Data Overview

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ML fraud detection score of 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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This provider co-prescribes opioids and benzodiazepines — a combination carrying an FDA Black Box Warning due to increased risk of respiratory depression and death. While sometimes clinically necessary, this combination requires careful justification.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

3.1%

Opioid Rate

1,090

Opioid Claims

$30K

Opioid Cost

12.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 5,124 claims · $1.9M

Generic: 29,277 claims · $724K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban1,038$355K
Empagliflozin306$179K
Rivaroxaban286$101K
Dulaglutide130$97K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog367$76K
Semaglutide71$72K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase12$63K
Sitagliptin Phosphate105$61K
Linagliptin121$51K
Paliperidone Palmitate19$46K
Dupilumab12$46K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol107$42K
Apremilast18$42K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol71$38K
Sacubitril/Valsartan62$33K

Prescribing Profile

269

Unique Drugs

$794K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$169K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

63%

Female

2.35

Avg Risk Score

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Data from CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023. Risk scores are statistical indicators, not allegations of wrongdoing.Methodology · About · Dispute this data